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Whats New in KG-Grade 2

ART CYCLE

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

2 Sept - Nov 8
Gr3-5

11 Nov - 31 Jan
KG2 - Gr 2

3 Feb-11 Apr
Gr3-5

14 Apr-18 Jun
KG2 - Gr 2

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GWAs littlest artists have had an exciting and busy first term of Visual arts. They are learning about the elements of art, principles of design and using many new materials along the way. Inspired by artists such as Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Hundertwasser and Klee, students have created many amazing pieces of art. Our art program combines the strands of creating art, responding to art and learning essential knowledge and skills. I encourage parents to provide time to appreciate art with your children and also spend time practicing skills such as observational drawing with them at home (see the last page of this newsletter for details).

Yougurt trays (6 pack) Large jars or tubs with lids ie: Icing containers Newspaper Buttons beads and fabric scraps Magazines with child friendly pictures Interesting objects for observational drawing (ie: natural objects, dried flowers...) indoor plants

Celebration of Arts
This week students in KG2 through Grade 2 show cased their talents and hard work with a beautiful morning of music and art. I am so proud of the students! After just one quarter of visual arts, our littlest artists filled the lobby with colour and energy! Each students art work was on display: paintings, sculpture drawings, and puppets. in addition to a collaborative art work for each grade level. We hope you had an opportunity to view the Art show. The following pages highlight the achievements of each grade level.

As Grades KG2 through Grade 2 prepare for their next term of swimming, I am very excited to see the

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VKG2, Vincents Flowers, Mixed Media Van Goghs Sunflowers inspired this overflowing vase. KG2 artists tore paper into curly spirals and arranged beans for a bumpy textured center. Each KG2 student made a flower for the vase. They think Vincent would be very proud!

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Grade 1, Dream Houses, Collage

Inspired by Hundertwassers architecture and his paintings of nature friendly homes, Grade ones set out to design their own dream homes. They used vividly coloured oil pastels to draw and painted with water colours. From flying turtles to race car houses, youll find just about everything in this Grade 1 village!

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Grade 2, Create, Tempra on cotton Grade Twos Circle Painting was made for their Tell Me A Picture Art gallery. Students learned what collaboration means and discovered that it feels really good to work together. Students were impressed by how the final product was more beautiful than each persons contribution.

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Making Our Mark

Visit our GWA visual arts blog to learn more about our talented artists work throughout the year!

Drawing is an essential skill in art and we regularly spend time in visual art class practicing. Just like Math, Reading and playing an instrument, students need to practice to become better. Some art lessons encourage drawing from memory and drawing imaginary things (such as Grade One dream houses). We also learn observational drawing. Sometimes we complete a warm up activity before a lesson and other times drawing is incorporated into a project. Students are encouraged to draw regularly at home. Perhaps once a week, encourage your child to put down technology and pick up a pencil. Draw anything that they are interested in. I like to choose things form nature for younger students as they tend to feel more confident. Always comment on what they are noticing bumpy lines, circles, the veins of a leaf... sometimes, encouraging them to look at little closer at a specific part of their subject.

http://making-mark.blogspot.com/

Kg2-Grade 2

Grade 3-Grade 5

Touch the object.

Students learn to use shapes to help them draw pictures. Looking for geometric shapes helps little artists draw animals and figures more accurately. Students are introduced to contour drawing. They are given objects to touch - to feel the lines and shapes before and during drawing. Sometimes we air-draw before drawing on paper. They are also encouraged to look: REALLY look at the subject! Students identify a variety of lines, curves, angles, dots and circles. As their pencils move slowly along the paper, their eyes move over the subject at the same time

Students learn to use shapes to help them draw. Lightly penciling in geometric shapes can help start a drawing. Students then define their figure with more detailed organic lines and shapes. Students practice contour drawing and blind contour drawing. This encourages students to practice seeing the contours of the object without worrying about what the finished drawing will look like. Shading, overlapping and the use of positive and negative shapes are introduced.

Keep your eyes on the subject.